Wool Wheel, Made by J. Stocking, Used in the home of Moses Edison, circa 1800-1830
THF176591 / Wool Wheel, Made by J. Stocking, Used in the home of Moses Edison, circa 1800-1830
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Spinning wheel
Date Made
1800-1830
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.166.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Iron (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 63.5 in
Width: 21 in
Length: 60 in
Diameter: 48.5 in (wheel)
Inscriptions
on end of table:
J. STOCKING
on top of table:
J. STOCKING
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